WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Forest Service, along with the Department of the Interior, are taking new steps to reduce hazardous exposure for federal wildland firefighters this year. …

CHELAN COUNTY — Chelan County has taken a major step forward in a years-long project to reduce firefighting response time in rural areas. The Board of Chelan County Commissioners recently …

CASHMERE — In the weeks following the ransomware attack that disrupted Chelan County operations, Cashmere officials are taking a closer look at cybersecurity awareness, employee training and …

WENATCHEE — A 53-year-old Entiat man who was found unresponsive at the Chelan County Regional Justice Center in April died from acute fentanyl intoxication, according to the Chelan County Coroner's …

CASHMERE — As city officials prepare to ask voters to consider a property tax levy increase later this year, Mayor Jim Fletcher says the proposal is less about expanding government services and …

CASHMERE — Cashmere officials are pursuing grant funding to help reconstruct the aging tennis courts at Vale Elementary School, a project that could also expand pickleball opportunities while …

CHELAN COUNTY — Chelan County Clerk’s Office staff are facing a backlog of more than 6,000 documents that accumulated during the county’s recent system-wide disruption. County officials …

WENATCHEE — The North Central Washington Audubon Society will launch a new speaker series next month with a presentation by renowned naturalist, author and photographer Dennis Paulson focused on …

LEAVENWORTH —  Cascade School District has appointed Jon Gasbar as the incoming principal for Cascade High School. According to the district, Gasbar is a bilingual school administrator …

CASHMERE — A 41-year-old Cashmere man was arrested Sunday after allegedly fleeing deputies and leading law enforcement on two pursuits that ended when spike strips disabled his vehicle, according …

LEAVENWORTH – Mountain Home Ridge will be the next destination in the Hike for Health event series, a free outdoor program co-organized by the Chelan-Douglas Land Trust and Columbia Valley …

LEAVENWORTH - Accordion enthusiasts from across the Pacific Northwest will gather in Leavenworth June 25-28 for the annual Leavenworth International accordion Celebration, a three-day festival …

LAKE WENATCHEE — Lake Wenatchee Fire and Rescue (LWFR) is seeking candidates to fill two vacant seats on the board of commissioners. The search follows the recent resignation of former …

LEAVENWORTH — This year’s Fourth of July holiday will mark 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, prompting “America 250” celebrations across the country, including …

STEVENS PASS — Stevens Pass kicked off summer operations on June 20, offering Bike Park, scenic chairlift rides, hiking, RV camping, disc golf and more for the 2026 season. This summer will …

LEAVENWORTH— Participation in the annual Leavenworth Bike Fest doubled this year as nearly 400 mountain bike riders took part in the three-day event, underscoring the festival's rapid growth as …

CASHMERE — A familiar face in the Cashmere High School ag shop has received regional recognition for more than two decades of service to local students. Buck Lewis, a longtime volunteer in the …

LEAVENWORTH — Cascade Medical Center has named Glenn Adams as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). “I’m excited to be part of this team,” Adams said. “I’ve worked alongside Cascade …

CASHMERE — A 25-year-old Cashmere man and his mother were arrested June 14 after a disturbance call escalated into a struggle with Chelan County Sheriff's Office deputies, according to authorities. …

CHELAN COUNTY — Chelan County PUD commissioners authorized up to $8.2 million in insurance expenditures Monday as the utility continues working to replace wildfire coverage in a difficult liability …